Employers

West Notts College partners with employers of all sizes to deliver training, qualifications and apprenticeships that meet real business needs. From professional courses to bespoke skills programmes, we help your workforce stay ahead.

We also support you in developing future talent through apprenticeships, work placements and supported internships, while working with you to shape a curriculum that reflects the demands of your sector. Whether you want to grow your team, upskill existing staff or explore funding opportunities, our experts are here to help.

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Ways you can partner with us

• Hire an apprentice

  Taking on an apprentice is a practical way to grow your team while shaping future talent. You’ll gain a motivated learner who develops skills around your business needs, with full recruitment and training support from the college. Many employers find apprentices become long-term, valuable employees who strengthen their workforce and future talent pipeline.

• Help shape and validate our courses

  By working with us to design and review our courses, you can ensure the next generation of talent is trained with the skills your industry needs right now. Your insight helps us keep qualifications relevant, practical and future-focused, so learners leave us ready to add real value to businesses like yours.

• Offer work and industry placements

  Placements are one of the most powerful ways to inspire and prepare young people for their future careers. Whether it’s a short-term placement or a longer, structured programme, you’ll be giving a student invaluable hands-on experience while benefiting from their enthusiasm and fresh ideas. Many businesses discover future employees through this route.

• Provide site visits and guest speakers

  Open your doors to the next generation and let them see your industry in action. By offering site visits, running workshops, or joining us as a guest speaker, you can showcase your business, share your expertise, and inspire learners to see the opportunities available in your sector. These experiences help students connect their classroom learning with the real world of work.

• Develop academies to support development of future talent

  Our employer-led academies bring together education and industry to create a clear pipeline of skilled young people for specific sectors. Partnering with us to establish an academy gives your business direct involvement in shaping training programmes, while positioning you as a leader in nurturing future talent. It’s a powerful way to build loyalty, raise your company profile, and ensure you have a workforce ready to step into roles as your business grows.

  Take a look at one of our most recent partnerships with AF Switchgear.